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.lifecycle .stage-card.deliverables .stage-card-icon{color:#55c8ff;border-color:#55c8ff}
.lifecycle .stage-card.risk .stage-card-icon{color:var(--copper);border-color:var(--copper)}
.lifecycle .stage-card.risk h4{color:var(--copper)}
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.mobile-nav{display:none}
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